Soviet Union 1991

First update

"Your guarantee is enough." Clerides breathed a sigh of relief. The interference of the US aircraft carrier battle group in the internal affairs of Cyprus means that even if the Turkish Navy wants to join this dispute, it must weigh its own weight. Moreover, as a country in a state of civil war, Cyprus has always maintained a strong armored force. 82 80 tanks, 52 French 30 tanks, 43 3-step fighting vehicles and 67 Geza 9 Cascavel wheeled reconnaissance vehicles.

Just from the 82 80 tanks, we can see the overt and covert fighting between the Soviet Union and Türkiye when they were at odds.

80 tanks equip two battalions of the Cyprus Army, 30 tanks equip one battalion, and coupled with infantry fighting vehicles, the total strength is an armored brigade or mechanized brigade. As a country with a population of less than one million people, Cyprus is already at the end of its strength with mechanized brigades. What's more, there is a covetous Türkiye behind it, thinking of driving all the Greeks out of this 9,251 square kilometers area at any time.

In order to cope with the pressure of the Cypriot armored forces, Turkey has supported the Republic of Northern Cyprus with a large number of anti-tank weapons. Previously, the Turkish military also announced that it would provide asylum to the Turkish regime in Northern Cyprus, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was therefore openly designated as country.

When the Americans clashed with the acting president of Turkey, Clerides knew that his opportunity to regain Cyprus had come. Although the Americans may stay behind, Clerides hopes to defeat the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in one fell swoop, allowing the United States and Turkey to successfully end the split before they can react.

"The United States' Stanisk aircraft carrier battle group is still active in the Mediterranean, so if Turkey wants to provide asylum to Cyprus, it has to pass our level." After convincing Clerides, Secretary of State Madeleine He added, "The United Kingdom will provide air strikes for Cyprus, and then the Cypriot ground forces will only need to recover Northern Cyprus in a short period of time."

"It must be within a short period of time." Secretary of State Madeleine emphasized, "We cannot provide asylum to Cyprus for a long time. Because this is related to the attitude of the Security Council."

The British have two air force bases in Akrotili and Decelia in Cyprus. The main purpose of being in Cyprus is to protect the Suez Canal, which was opened in 1869. The canal is the only link between Britain and its largest overseas colony, India. route. When Cyprus became an independent country in 1960, Britain retained the territory of these two small military bases and did not allow it to become independent at the same time.

What's more, Britain now has an old debt to settle with Turkey, because when Britain tried to intervene in Turkish Strait affairs, Turkey chose to refuse. This made the British government very angry. The United States also took the opportunity to persuade the British to use aircraft from the Cyprus Air Force Base to bomb the northern regime at the United States' expense.

"Of course I understand, Secretary Madeleine." Clerides asked with courage, "But won't the United States arrange military assistance?"

"Military assistance?" Madeleine was stunned for a moment. The bottom line was that the United States provided an aircraft carrier battle group to protect Cyprus. If we continue to provide military assistance to Cyprus, it is equivalent to losing a NATO member state. Washington also does not want to push Türkiye too hard and end up losing an ally.

"But don't forget that there are Greeks. They will provide you with military assistance." Madeleine emphasized, "This is your war, Clerides. The United States can only provide icing on the cake and provide support, and it will not be too much." through intervention.”

Madeleine also has her own thoughts in her heart. The United States does not want to lose Turkey. As long as Maziel surrenders or changes to a pro-American leader, the United States will only turn a blind eye to whatever happens in Cyprus.

"I understand, Secretary Madeleine. Then the Cyprus Army will complete combat preparations in the shortest possible time and directly conduct raids on important cities in the northern regime." Clerides said.

Just a few days after Madeleine left Cyprus, the originally evacuated US aircraft carrier battle group returned to the Aegean Sea. This time the mission was not to protect Turkey, but to stay in the Cyprus area. When the first Perry-class destroyer aided by the United States to Greece arrived at the Greek naval port, Greek President Stephanopoulos couldn't wait to issue a statement that Greece has undeniable sovereignty over its maritime boundaries and Turkey cannot take a step.

Madeleine has successfully sown the seeds of hatred in Greece and Cyprus, waiting for the conspiracy to brew and sprout. Of course, Turkey is also facing a formidable enemy. Maziyer was already uneasy when he heard that the US Secretary of State was visiting Greece. As a mortal enemy of the United States, he also took over eight decommissioned American ships. Even Maziyer was there. It is doubtful whether Greece can afford to maintain such a huge fleet with its military strength.

If the US visit to Türkiye is not a highlight, then the US visit to Cyprus has already stirred up Türkiye's nerves. For Turkey, which is expanding its power towards Cyprus, the US visit is like a sharp sword hanging over Turkey's head. At this time, he finally began to pay attention to the trends of the United States.

"After the US Secretary of State visited Cyprus, the Stanisk aircraft carrier battle group that had originally left the Mediterranean also returned to the Mediterranean area. What are the Americans thinking?"

While enjoying breakfast, Maziyel was busy flipping through the newspaper with his other hand. The headline of the newspaper was that the US aircraft carrier battle group was making a military visit to Greece, but in the sensitive Aegean Sea region, such an ordinary military visit seemed to have a special meaning behind it.

"The Greek president just issued a statement to safeguard the integrity of Greek territorial sovereignty. After the US visited Cyprus, Clerides has been silent, and it doesn't seem like it is preparing for revenge. What is the US planning?"

Maziyel's initial judgment is that the United States will make a fuss about the island dispute between Turkey and Greece. The Americans have used this trick for a long time. Almost all countries that are hostile to the United States have experienced this way of killing people with borrowed knives. So Maziyel is also actively mobilizing troops to go to the west coast of Turkey under the banner of exercises to protect the Turkish coastline. Then the navy patrols the disputed island waters to prevent Greek troops from landing on the island.

Some people in the army also believe that the United States will make a fuss about the Cyprus issue, but Maziyel believes that this possibility is relatively high. The Americans have not yet broken with Turkey to this extent. Once they intervene in the Cyprus civil war, the United States will lose a NATO ally. Moreover, Turkey is still occupying a key strait position, and the United States is not stupid enough to do this.

If they really want to intervene in Cyprus, then the US aircraft carrier will not stay in the Greek port at this time.

Mazier's consideration is that the conflict situation in the Aegean Sea will intensify.

Mazier flipped another page of the newspaper, and an inconspicuous news in the corner attracted his attention. It was about the news about the British Air Force Base in Cyprus. After the Libyan civil war, the British Air Force Base in Cyprus, which had almost no presence, became the main force to attack the Libyan government forces. But this news made Mazier confused. This is the news about the introduction of new fighter jets in Cyprus. They will be deployed at the Cyprus Air Force Base and become the backbone of Cyprus.

Mazier's doubts are that the number of British fighter jets bombing Libya has reached saturation, and there is no need to deploy new models at all.

Is it not aimed at Libya?

What if the aircraft carrier battle group staying in the Greek port is just refueling?

Thinking of this, Maziel's fork suddenly fell to the ground, his glasses widened, and the newspaper in his hand was deformed because of too much force. He roared, "Damn it, I didn't expect the Americans to use the policy of feinting to the east and attacking in the west!"

"Their target is the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus!" To be continued.